I would use cleaning services but it's my understanding I could use more than one company over the course of the year to limit how many hours one company spends on it.I'm looking into a utilitarian STR more for business travelers, so this won't be one where everything is perfect, it's bound to accumulate wear and tear I think.The STR would be out of state, but I plan to travel there for probably two weeks a year where I would perform many repairs myself.

Your limiting factors are the width of your expectations and reality, but that doesn't mean you cannot start somewhere.

In fact I would bet not even the asset protection services who send you down these rabbit holes can and therein lies the problem...

Remedy after termination.If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord may have a claim for possession and for rent and a separate claim for actual damages for breach of the rental agreement, reasonable attorney fees as provided in § 55.1-1245, and the cost of service of any notice under § 55.1-1245 or 55.1-1415 or process by a sheriff or private process server, which cost shall not exceed the amount authorized by § 55.1-1247, and such claims may be enforced, without limitation, by initiating an action for unlawful entry or detainer.

Start with limited funds and use rental income to save for the next investment.Good luck!

My sample size and knowledge is limited, so I hope some local Jackson investors jump in with their advice.

It's best to limit the number of individual showings in order to minimize impact on tenants.

That said I have limited experience.

It is important to be sure they align with your goals and that you feel they are a right fit for you. https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10145/83067-limited-partner-s-guide-to-investing-in-the-right-dealhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10145/73373-opm-how-to-syndicate-with-successhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10145/72118-syndication-the-ins-and-outs-of-real-estate-syndication

I really want something that doesn't require 4WD or AWD which limits options.